Smallest 70-200mm? (read for specifics)

[eggplant]

I'm interested in a certain class of 70-200mm or 70-210mm telephoto zoom, that as far as I know started with the likes of the Tokina SZ-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6 SD in 1985, continued by lenses like the Tamron 70-210mm F4-5.6 158A, but got swept away when larger zoom ranges of 55-200, 35-200 and 28-200+ could be had for the same size as an average 1979 70-200mm.




I am interested, AF or not (but preferably old and easily acquired), to know of any which are comparably small in length . I'm not counting crop sensor lenses, and whilst it's true modern zooms lenses are alot smaller still, they're not cheap for disassembly.

Thanks!

[invisible]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but there's at least one Vivitar 70-210mm f4.5-5.6 that's 84 mm long (3.3 in) at infinity. It has a "macro" mode.

Here's the user manual, dated 1986:
http://allphotolenses.com/public/files/pdfs/c9cb56f3d88b7f5da8c4fa8ea5074717.pdf

[eggplant]

[Paragon19]

Smallest I have around that range so far is a Promaster MC 80-205mm constant f/4.5 that's only 14.5cm (5.5 inches) in length at infinity and with the hood retracted. No idea if Tokina or someone else made it. Several on Ebay right now for ~$30 after shipping. Not sure if that fits the class of lens you're asking about.

[Phalbert]

Sigma 60-200?
http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_3194.html

[heritagecameras]

[lumens pixel]

I own the Tokina SZ-X 80-200 4,5/5,6.

It is an excellent lens. Sharpness is crazy good and the format is fantastic.

But... I bought two copies and both were subject to a tilt of the focus plane rotating when zooming. I think that either the concept of the screw moving the groups is defective or I have been unlucky twice.

I would gladly hear if someone has a copy not affected by this issue. I would then try once more.

[caspert79]

I had the Tokina SZ-X 80-200mm f/4,5-5,6 but that was quite long ago. I remember being quite happy with it. The size is fantastic. This was back when the first digital SLR's (with only little mp's) were coming up, so no idea how this lens would do on for example a 42+ mp mirrorless.

[eggplant]

[eggplant]

[Lloydy]

I've got these zooms of that era and type in my for sale box- the Sigma is a compact lens and about half the size of my Minolta Beercan and Vivitar S1 70-210's.

Miranda MC Macro 75-200 4.5-5.6 Pentax PK closed 115mm open 172mm Push-Pull

Miranda MC Macro 70-210 4.5-5.6 Olympus OM closed 100mm open 145mm Push-pull

Tokina SD 70-210 4-5.6 Minolta AF closed 85mm open 127mm Two ring -

Sigma Zoom Aspherical 28-200 3.8-5.6 Minolta AF closed 80mm open 130mm Two ring

[kypfer]

[D1N0]

I have a Pentacon Prakticar 70-210mm 4-5.6 8cm-11cm (12 at MFD) it's 437 grams. Not shot with it because PB mount, it came in a lot. It is a Sigma made lens i'd say even though I can't find the made in Japan inscription.

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[eggplant]

[kypfer]

[D1N0]

Internal zooms usually start at the longest focal length, extending ones at the shortest. My 26a 35-210 extends from 35 to 210. The 19ah 70-210/3.5 seems to extend and starts at 70. But that is just the zoom/focusring serving as a hood at longer focal lengths. My Pentax-m 35-70 3.5 extends but still starts at 70mm and zooms out extending. So it is not a given.

[kiddo]

I'm looking further to buy a 75-150/200 zoom and can't decide , rokkor 75-150 almost impossible to reach nowadays , mamiya ze 75-150/200 no info about it , Canon nFD 70-200 might be the easiest to find , but CA consistent. So, could you guys help me to decide ? Thanks

[D1N0]

[stevemark]

[Phalbert]